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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 983f. Tribal constitution
(a) Adoption by secret ballot; absentee balloting
Upon the completion of the tribal membership roll and upon the
written request of the Interim Council, the Secretary shall
conduct, by secret ballot, an election to adopt a constitution for
the Tribe. Such constitution shall be submitted by the Interim
Council to the Secretary no later than 1 year following October 31,
1990. Absentee balloting shall be permitted regardless of voter
residence. In every other regard, the election shall be held
according to section 476 of this title.
(b) Election of tribal officials
Not later than 120 days after the Tribe adopts a tribal
constitution, the Secretary shall conduct an election by secret
ballot for the purpose of electing tribal officials as provided in
the constitution. Said election shall be conducted according to the
procedures stated in subsection (a) of this section except to the
extent that said procedures conflict with the tribal constitution.
(c) Governing body treated as Indian tribal government for purposes
of taxation
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of
the Tribe established under the constitution of the Tribe that is
adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall be treated as an
Indian tribal government for purposes of title 26.
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